State of South Dakota · 3 hours ago
Engineer I - II (Region Design Engineer)
Aberdeen, SD
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry, Mid Level
$32.06/hr - $38.99/hr
0+ years expThe State of South Dakota is seeking a Region Design Engineer to join their Department of Transportation. This role involves designing highway construction and maintenance plans, including layout and assembly, as well as providing technical support and conducting field inspections.
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Responsibilities
Design layout and assembly of highway construction and maintenance plans
Analyzing project scope and preparing design based on standards
Field inspections and engineering knowledge
Design reviews of peers’ project work and provide recommendations for corrective actions
Technical assistance to provide support to construction staff and assist with contractor questions
Qualification
Required
Currently have a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering OR graduate in the Spring of 2026 with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering for entry-level position
Only applicants with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related will be considered
Engineer (E-1): a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field with a desire to learn and design
Engineer (E-2): a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field plus 1-3 years of progressive education, training, and experience equivalent to a Level 2 in the Engineering Career Family
Experience in highway construction or design with knowledge of roadway surface, pipe culvert, construction materials, and guardrail is helpful
A valid driver's license
Preferred
highway design methods, processes, and sequences (preferred, but not required)
standard terminology, techniques, and practices of drafting and graphical designs
engineering and scientific principles, practices, and methods as applicable to highway design
Benefits
Health insurance (zero-cost premium plan, low and high deductible plans, and single and family plans
Well-being program
Employee assistance program
Dental, Vision and Health Savings Account
Free basic life insurance policy
Membership in the South Dakota Retirement System with partial state match
Paid leave (15 vacation days per year)
Sick leave (14 days per year)
Paid family leave (12 weeks for birth and adoption of child, equivalent to 40 hours per week)
Military leave (15 days per year)
11 paid holidays
Longevity pay
Semimonthly pay periods
Eligibility for meal per diems
Paid overtime (if applicable)
Company
State of South Dakota
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Funding
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